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Some people find it really hard to fit in because of who they are but we need to stand up and make them feel like home, where they belong and care for them when they don't feel right
I really enjoyed reading this book and thought it was sad but also inspirational. Many people in our community have disabilities, some more visible than others. All the people in this book persevered and stayed strong even when they were bullied or felt left out because of who they are. Some people had disabilities growing up and for others, it happened later on in life. Some disabilities seem harder than others but some are more difficult for fitting in.
Everyone should be treated equally even if you do have needs or a disability because we are all human just not perfect. We are all made in God’s image and full of love so why don’t we show it to those around us more often? All of us need to start treating others the way we want to be treated.
Some people find it really hard to fit in because of who they are but we need to stand up and make them feel like home, where they belong and care for them when they don’t feel right.
Eugene Grant was really inspiring to me. He has Dwarfism so it means he’s small. He wanted to be a competitive NBA superstar when he was younger. His dream didn’t come true but he had fun, persevered and didn’t let anything stop him. I think he is a great person and wants everyone to feel like they are treated equally with respect. Being short is hard and not fun but he stayed true and believed in himself. I think he is an inspiration to all.
I think this book should be for ages 11+ as some children might not fully understand the meaning of disabilities. Also it is a very mature book so it needs to be understood fully.
About the Book
From birthday parties, to navigating the sports field, to being given random free stuff, to juggling hospital visits alongside social lives . . .
These twenty-two true stories capture the highs and lows, the tears and laughter, the friendships and fallouts of growing up with a disability.
Whether you’re disabled yourself, or know someone who is, or want to better understand the experience, this book is a window into the young lives of these disabled writers: their stories, in their own words.
Editor
James Catchpole
James Catchpole is a British children’s book author and literary agent known for his picture books such as What Happened to You? Drawing on his own experience of limb difference, Catchpole’s work aims to normalise disability and help children — disabled or not — understand difference with empathy and honesty.
Reviewer Profile
Chloe, 12
- Reviews: 10
- Likes: swimming, reading and sleeping
- Dislikes : unkindness of any kind
- Favourite Books: stories that make you think about the different challenges people face
- Favourite Artist : Chris Tomlin
- Favourite Films: Star Wars and Back to the Future
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